State of Ageing 2019 infographics

How COVID-19 widened the gap between the haves and the have-nots

A recent report found that the government is set to miss its target to give everyone five more years of healthy life by 2030, and to reduce health inequalities between the richest and poorest.

Remote engagement: Removing barriers to inclusion in the context of COVID-19

This paper was developed from work coming out of the Community of Practice in light of challenges that lockdown and COVID-19 created for engagement / co-production.

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Maintaining an active life as we get older

Even those with a resilient habit are dropping out of activity or reducing their activity levels as they get older. Sport England’s latest data shows that the pandemic has only exacerbated this challenge.

How to support older people to remain healthy through the pandemic

In a recent joint report, Ageing Better and The Physiological Society brought together experts from across physiology, public health and clinical medicine to explore how older people can be supported to maintain resilience.

Coronavirus must prompt urgent action on adult obesity

Obesity levels are rising across all age groups, with the greatest increase seen in over 75s.

Age-friendly Barnsley's walking football

This is the story of how Wombwell Main FC in Barnsley is encouraging people to get active as a way of improving lifestyle.

Why I confronted Lord Sumption's ageist views

Following comments made by Lord Sumption on BBC One's The Big Questions, it's important that we continue to tackle ageism, inequalities and ensure all life is thought of equally.

Ageing Better commissions team led by Sustrans for research project on active travel

We've commissioned Sustrans to conduct an evidence review and primary research examining the preferences for, barriers to, and enablers of active travel among 50–70 year olds.

State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Our State of Ageing 2019 report uses publicly available data to give a snapshot of what life is like for people aged 65 and older today, while looking at key areas: work and finances, housing, health and communities.